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Sports events organized by JKSC across J&K
In connection with the ongoing celebrations of G20 Tourism Working Group meet in Srinagar, various colourful sports events were organized by J&K Sports Council (JKSC) across Jammu and Kashmir.
The biggest function of the day was organized at Astro Turf Football ground in Srinagar amid arrival of foreign delegates.
Secretary, Youth Services and Sports Sarmad Hafeez and other senior officers formally welcomed the guests on occasion.
The festival was marked by the demonstration of fine skills by the trainees of the Sports Council from the games of Wushu, Yogasana and Gymnastics followed by Rugby and Football exhibition matches.
The Rugby match for women was slated between teams of Srinagar XI and South Kashmir XI while as in football Kashmir Arrows were pitted against JKSC Football Academy. The sports events were to be followed by interaction of sports stars of J&K with media from across the country and abroad.
Meanwhile, as part of these celebrations an athletic event was organized at Government High School Surechak, Satwari, Jammu. The athletic events in the disciplines of Shot Put, Long Jump, Javelin throw, Discuss throw in U-14 and U-17 categories for both boys and girls were held. Similarly events were organised in Government High School Degwar Terwan, a border area of Poonch district.
